Book clubs in Essex

Below you'll find every active listing we have for book clubs and readers in Essex

All listings in Essex

Hannah (Rayleigh)

I am 29 love a good book to chill out with after a day with my two children, I have 3 cats and a fiancé too. Nothing better than sitting with my kindle of an evening

Hannah recommends:

The lying game

by Tess stimson | Learn more and buy

I love everything about her books. They are done from each characters point of view

Benf (Chelmsford)

I need to make more time for reading, and I think being in a group helps to motivate me. I enjoy most genres, particularly horror and science fiction, and I really like the experience of reading alongside others and discussing our thoughts and reactions to the books.

PaigeMarie (Chelmsford)

Love 80/90s romance novels - actually anything with romance in! Would love to find someone to chat with about books and hopefully build a few friendships!

Lizzie (Clacton-on-Sea)

I just love sharing what folk think of their books and reading !

Karen (Rochford)

Love love love reading and as I’m fairly new to the area, also looking to meet people. I’m an English teacher so know a bit about books and also enjoy a glass of wine with my best reads!!

Karen recommends:

Prophet Song

by Paul Lynch | Learn more and buy

Booker prize winner… dystopian but set in Dublin so interesting familiarity amidst the bonkersness!

Muntaha (Basildon)

I love reading every kind of romance and would love to share my thoughts with someone like me.

Ace2024 (Southend-on-Sea)

i love reading books however i dont have many friends who share my hobby. i want to meet likeminded people to discuss books with. my favorite genre is fantasy romance something magical also sci fi i love talking about magic systems understanding characters and their motives. i also enjoy writing as a hobby so i am trying to find a community of people to share these interests with.

Ace2024 recommends:

A practical guide to sorcery

by Azelea Ellis | Learn more and buy

the start drags on but i love the misunderstandings in the book how the mc needs to pretend to be a strong sorceress to protect herself.

Mish reads alot 75 (Maldon)

Hello I’m in my forties and love to read . I have lived in this area for a while and think it’s time to start expanding my social circle and interests . Reading is my passion, especially thrillers and mysteries

readmeow11 (Basildon)

Hi, I love romance/action-sequel books as well as fantasy. I’m looking for a book club around Basildon and or Southend.I want to make friends and recommend/read books with people!

Elaine (Ongar)

Hi I wonder if you could tell me if your book club is still active. Many thanks

Julie (Rayleigh)

I enjoy a range of books and am looking for a group to encourage more diversity in reading but also friendship.

tee (Leigh-on-Sea)

Hi! i’m Tee, i’m 23 & looking for a book club to meet new people and find new books to read! love a bit of fantasy (i’m a sucker for anything with dragons lol) & mystery/thriller, but i like to read a bit of everything! also a lover of baking & cosy tv shows :)

tee recommends:

The Shadow Cabinet

by Juno Dawson | Learn more and buy

The sequel to Her Majesty’s Royal Coven? love this book because of their portrayal of modern witches and how they might live and work, blending in with regular people. I love the politics, suspense and well written relationships between characters.

Fluffybullets (Harlow)

Fantasy and Sci Fi mainly, currently making my way through the Wheel of Time series

Sahana (Rayleigh)

I am 18. I love reading all types of books and I am hoping to make friends with others who also love reading.

Davida (Colchester)

I’m 19 and live in Colchester. I love love love reading anything fantasy, romance or a combination of them both! Also like the occasional mystery/thriller book :)

Prem (Chelmsford)

I am interested in reading thrillers, self help and social/philosophical books. I would like to join a group that I can share my interest and love of reading which I have not had sufficient time for whilst raising my family and working but now have - so would like to meet new people who are like-minded.

Suzy (Loughton)

Fell in love with reading again this past year and would love to make new friends and join a book club to discuss with other book lovers.

Emma (Epping)

I’m excited to have more free time for reading this year. I usually read crime, thrillers, general fiction or autobiographies but would love to join a group to encourage me to read different genres and enjoy them with others.

Chloe (Braintree)

I love to read but struggle with motivation to do so. Id love to go to a book club or something like that to discuss books. I'm nervous but bubbly if that makes sense. I don't drive tho so that could be a issue plus public transport isn't great in Braintree

Soph (Dunmow)

I have always loved to read and interested in joining a group to make friends and have a chat! I have recently started reading the ACOTAR series which is my first time reading fantasy as I usually love a thriller.